Archive for September, 2011
Sunset in the Lake District
I sat on the pier and watched as the sun slowly dipped below the hills, bathing the sky and Windermere in gold. A stunning end to a gorgeous day at the Lake District in England. This picture was taken near the Waterhead Hotel in Ambleside.
Read the accompanying post: “The Splendour of the Lake District“.
The Jasper Tramway
Taking the Jasper Tramway to the top of The Whistlers is a great way to get a bird’s eye view of the town of Jasper and its surroundings. On a clear day, the views of the town below, the colourful lakes and mountain ranges (including the snow-capped peak of Mt. Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies) are absolutely spectacular!
Patterns in the mud
On a hike to the Baird Glacier in southeastern Alaska, I stumbled upon a series of stunning patterns in the mud flats at the foot of the glacier. Some of them resemble photos taken of the earth from outer space. I look at them and I see mountain chains, glaciers, volcanoes and river deltas. What do you see?
Read the accompanying post: “The Hike to Baird Glacier“.
Surfing in Bali
Surfers hit the waves at Echo Beach in Bali as the sun sets.
Read the accompanying post: “A Day Out in Bali“.
Earliest statues on Easter Island
These are some of the earliest statues on Easter Island – before the natives developed more sophisticated rock-carving techniques. When I toured around the island, the guide explained the various theories surrounding the mystery of the Easter Island statues. One of the theories involved aliens. Looking at the earliest statues (moai), which look more alien than human, I’m tempted to believe that theory.
Read the accompanying post: “The Mysteries of Easter Island“.
